BLUES boss Kevin Keegan has thanked City fans for their support this season.

After finishing ninth last season, many City fans, buoyed by entry into the Uefa Cup, had hoped the club could scale greater heights this season, especially following the introduction of high-profile players such as Steve McManaman and Trevor Sinclair.

Instead, the club found itself battling to preserve its Premiership staus.

Despite this disappointment, City didn't turn on the Blues boss or his side in their droves. A fact no doubt not lost upon Keegan.

"The fans have been fantastic. Sometimes in situations like we were in you think the fans could have helped you more," Keegan told the club's official website.

"But our fans could not have done any more to help us, they have been excellent. They could have been more down on us at times.

"They could have been more against us at times when you consider some of the performances that we have produced, but they have been fantastic with us."